Dr. Rowland Taylor

Biography

Rowland Taylor is a Professor in the field of Optometry and Vision Science at UC Berkeley. His research focuses on understanding the neural circuits of the mammalian retina, particularly how these circuits encode and transmit information from the visual environment. His work aims to elucidate circuit functions in both healthy and diseased retinas, providing insight that could contribute to the development of treatments for vision restoration. Professor Taylor emphasizes the importance of quantitative measurements of neural responses to natural stimuli in his experimental work. His research includes immunohistochemical studies that localize transmitter receptors and channels within specific neural circuits. Additionally, he constructs computer models of neurons and their circuits based on realistic morphologies and neural connectivity, conducting simulations to test circuit functions and generate predictions that can be experimentally verified.

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